Disk harrow



J. 5. BROWN DISK HARROW May 30, 1933.

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DISK HARROW Filed Oct. 12, 1929 -5 Sheets-Sheet 5 i 5 (/0/7766 6: [iron/I? Why/ E Patented May 30, 1933 PATENT OFFICE IL!!! I. IBOWI', 1313110, OAIJIOILNI A, ABSIG'NOR T0 3. 1. CASE COMPANY, 01' CHIS. WISCONSIN, A GORPORATION OF WISCONSIN DISK HABROW Application 81:11 Bctober 12, 1988. Serial No. 888,124.

My invention relates broadly to agricultural im laments and has to do more particularly with disk barrows and especially to ,ofiset disk barrows of the tandem-gang type.

I A articular object of my invention is to provide a disk barrow of the type referred to whichmay be oflset from the line of pull of the tractor which is moving the barrow, so that the implement ma be 0 rated close 10 to trees or other obstructions without interfering with low lying branches, etc.

Another object is to provide a device of the class referred to, which will be adapted to follow the surface contour of the ground 15 over which it moves without undue penetration at any restricted points.

A further object is to rovide a device of the class referred to whic will be adjustable for otfsettin at various degrees to the right 20 or left of t e tractor and will also be adjustable for varying the degree of penetration into the soil and for harrowing most effectively various types of soil.

Still another object is to provide such a 25 device which will be simple in construction,

comprising a small number of relatively simple and inexpensive arts, eflicient in operation, widely adjusta le, and rugged.

Various other objects and advantages will 39 be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, from the description herein given.

Referring now to the drawings forming a part of this specification a Fig. 1 is a top plan view of a device embodying my invention, representing it in inoperative condition,-that is, in a condition wherein the device may be transported over the ground without any harrowing effect;

Fig. 2 is a similar view of the device so adjusted as to be offset to the right of the tractor, looking in the direction of movement of the tractor;

Fig. 3 is a similar view of the same device 45 so adjusted as to be ofl'set to the left of the tractor, and with parts shown in dotted position, whereb the device is ad'usted for center pull,--t at is, wherein the evice harrnws directly behind a tractor with no olfset;

Fig. 4 is a sectional view taken substan tially on the line 4-4 of Fig. 1;

Figs. 5 and 6 are fragmentary detailed elevational views, on an cnlarged scale, of certain features of the invention, parts being shown in section;

Fig. 7 is a sectional view taken substantially on the line 7-7 of Fig. 4; and

Fig. 8 is a perspective view, on an enlarged scale, of controlling portions of the mechanism.

The preferred embodiment of my invention illustrated in the drawings, comprises two gan s 10 and 10 of disks 12. These disks are pro erably curved so as to represent a spherical or similar section and are mounted on axles 13 and 13', the disks of the respective gangs being oppositely arranged as to curvature. Formed on the axles are bosses 15 which co-operate in pairs so as to engage the disks upon opposite sides thereof for securely seating them. The disks of each gang are secured at one end of the axle by means of a spherical cap 16 and at the other end by means of a nut (not shown) threaded on the ends of the respective axles.

Secured on each of the axles 13 and 13' is a plurality of brackets 18 and 18, respective ly, and attached to each of these brackets, by means of bolts or other suitable means, are arms 20 and 20', respectively.

Referring now to the forward gang 10, it will be seen that the arms 20 have pivotally secured to the rear ends thereof, as at 21, a rectangular frame 22, comprising a plurality of metal strips or bars 23, which may be angle irons or the like, bolted together or secured by other suitable means. Also secured to the bars 20 is a transverse strip which has secured thereto a lurality of suitable scraper members 27 w ich are ada ted to function automatically to remove dirt mm the disks as the device moves over the ound. Attached to the forward ends of the ars 20 is a transverse bar 30 (Fig. 8), to which is attached a air of uide bars 32. The bars 32 are similar an extend in a normally horizontal plane in substantially parallel ali ment with each other and are eccentrical y arcuate, extending longitudinally or forwardly to form a portion 33 of substantially uniform curvature, and then transversely of the device to form a portion 34 of substantial uniform curvature and then longitudina ly or rearwardly to form a substantially straight rtion 35. The bars 32 have a plurality o aligned apertures 37 at various points, which are designed for a purpose WhlCh will hereafter become apparent.

we or more of the bars 20 prefera ly extend forwardly, as shown at 38, to support the bars 32, and shouldered bolts 36 or the like are rovided for retaining the bars 32 in spaced relation.

Pivotally secured to the bar 30 at one extremity thereof, as at 39, and disposed between the bars 32, is a transverse bar 40. Secured intermediate of the extremity of the bar 40 is a plurality of brackets 41 which comprise a pair of vertically aligned plates. Engageable with one of the brackets 41 is a connecting bar 42 which carries a suitable coupling member, indicated generally at 43, at t a free extremity thereof, for attachment to a tractor or the like. The connecting bar 42 is disposed between the plates of the particular bracket 41 to which it is secured and is maintained in engagement therewith by means of a pin 44, or the like, extending through aligned apertures in the bracket 40 and in the bar 42. The connecting bar 42 is apertured at various oints along its length as at 45 (Fig. 1), an engageab e in one of these apertures is a pin 46 or the like, which secures to the bar 42 a lock bar 48. This bar at its other extremity is connected to the bars 32 by means of a pin 49 passing through a pair of aligned apertures 50 in the parallel bars 32 and the lock bar 48.

Secured to the bar 30 by means of clamps 52 or other suitable means is a rod 53 terminating at one extremity adjacent the midpoint of the bar 30 in a crank arm 55, having an eye adjacent the end thereof, whereby a cable 56 may be secured for manipulation by an operator seated on a tractor (Fig. 4 The rod 53 has an offset crank portion 5 adjacent the other extremity thereof, which is engageable with a pawl 58. This pawl is pivotally secured as at 59 to a bracket 61 (Fig. 5) which is mounted on one of the bars 20 by means of bolts, rivets or the like, 62. A reinforcing arm 60 extends between the bracket 61 and its supporting arm 20. The bracket 61is a rtured at one end thereof as at 63 and a elical tension spring 65 extends between this aperture and an apertured lug 66 formed on the pawl 58, whereby the pawl is normally maintained in engagement with the bar 40 for retaining this bar in a position whereby the gangs are parallel and the machine is inoperative, as shown in Fig. 1.

t will be readily apparent that a all on the cable 56 will result in rocking t e rod 53 about its longitudinal axis whereby the crank 57 will urge the awl out of engagement with the bar 40 and thus enable the bar 40 to be moved outwardly to a position as shown in Fig. 3, whereby the device will be in operative condition. A pin 68 may be inserted in any desired pair of the apertures 37 for limiting the outward movement of the bar 40.

The bar 40 terminates at one of its ends in a cylindrical bearing member 70 on which is loosely mounted a sleeve 71. Pivotally segzured to this sleeve, as at 72, is a link which Is pivotally connected at its opposite end to a similar sleeve 76, which is engageable with a pintle 78 formed on one end of a bar 80 which is carried by the axle 13' by means of the bars 20.

Secured to the bar 80 is a pair of bearing members 82 and 82'. Each of these bearing members is preferably cast integral with a plate 83 which may be secured to the bar 80 by means of bolts or the like. Similar bearing members 85 and 85' are secured to one of the members 23 forming the rack 22. Extending between the bearing members 82 and 85' is a cross bar 87, and extending between the bearing members 82 and 85 is a similar cross bar 87'. Each of these cross bars, as shown best in Fig. 6, terminates in an upturned pintle 88 which is rotatably mounted in one of the bearing members and is secured therein by means of a cap 89 which is slotted in the upper portion thereof in a manner similar to a castellated nut. A in 90 extends through a suitable aperture jacent the extremity of the upturned portion 88 of each of the cross bars and through a pair of opposite slots in the cap 89 and is retained by means of cotter ,pins 91 or the like.

Secured to the bar 80 by bolts or other suitable means is a rack 93 formed preferably of metallic strips and a similar rack 95 is secured to a transverse bar 96 mounted on the bars 20'. Suitable scrapers 27 are also mounted on the bar 96 for scraping the disks of the gang 10'.

In the operation of the device, the gangs are normally in parallel arrangement as shown in Fig. 1 when it is desired to transport the device from one place to another without any harrowing action. In such a condition, the pawl 58 engages the bar 40 and thus prevents the two gangs from moving out of parallel alignment. When it is desired to operate the device for harrowing purposes, the operator from his position on the tractor pulls the cord 56 and thus trips the pawl 58, permitting the bar 40 to be moved forwardly about its pivot 39 as the tractor continues its forward. movement, and thus effecting angular movement between the two gangs.

Prior to the operation of the device, there will preferably have been seated on the rack! 23, 93 and 95 suitable weights which may be in the form of an heavy ObJQClLS. The racks are so designe that any convenient containers may be mounted thereon and any objects, such as odd pieces of metal or the like, may be disposed in such containers so as to provide the desired weight. The provision of such weights has the effect of e ual- .izing the pressure of the gangs throng out their entire extent so that all the disks will tend to penetrate substantially equally into the soil.

It should furthermore be noted that, prior to the release of the pawl, the bars 42 and 48 will have been properly arranged so that the harrow, when in operative condition, Wlll be offset either to the right or left of the tractor and to the desired extent. Thus when it is desired that the offset shall be to the left of the tractor, the bar 42 will be secured to the center bracket 41, while the lock bar 48 will be attached to the right bracket 41, as shown in full lines in Fi 3. When, however, it is desired that t e olfset shall be to the right of the tractor, the bar 42 will be secured to the left bracket 41 and the lock bar will be connected at its extremity to a pair of the apertures of the plates 32 opposite the center of the bar 40, as shown in Fig. 2. On the other hand, if it is desired to harrow directly behind the tractor, the bar 42 is connected to the left bracket 41, while the lock bar is connected to a pair of apertures on the plates 32 to the right of the center, as shown dotted in Fi 3. Furthermore, it will be understood hat the pin 68 will be disposed in a pair of the apertures 37 according to the amount of oil'set desired. The S8 me may be said with respect to the disposition of the pin 49 in the apertures 50.

The cross bars 87, in addition to pivoting the two gangs with respect to each other, serve to prevent diagonally opposite disks from digging unequally into the soil and thus maintain the device in substantially perfect alignment with the surface. It should furthermore be noted that the device is capable of accommodating itself to any 1ne ualities of the surface by reason of the hinged connection at 21 between the front and rear gangs. Hence, regardless of any humps, depressions or other irregularities in the surface, substantially all of the disks will be in efl'ectivc engagement with the surface at all times.

The device embodying my invention as described above has the following advantages: Great adjustability which may be accomplished in a minimum of time and with slight effort. The cross bars connecting the gangs require the barrow to cut level and will accomplish this function even without the use of weights on the racks. These cross bars, furthermore, cause the barrow to cut out centers evenly and consistently, which is not accomplished by other ofiset barrows. Applicants harrow, furthermore, is considera ly shorter than other similar devices and this is a great advanta e in orchards, where the device is particularfy designed to be used. The harrow, furthermore, is much lower than other similar devices and thus has a greater clearance of low hanging branches of trees.

It is also noteworthy that the disks of the device are interchangeable. This is a real advantage where it is desired to use various sizes of disks or to replace mutilated disks. The frame, being of light construction, can be raised conveniently for clearance of 0bstructions.

I claim as my invention:

1. In a device of the class described, a pair of tandem disk harrow gangs, means connecting said gangs together comprising a pair of cross bars, and means connecting said cross bars to one of said gangs whereby said gangs may move vertically relative to each other.

2. In a device of the class described, a pair of tandem disk harrow gangs, means pivotally connecting said gangs together and permitting said gangs to occupy a variety of angular positions relative to each other in a horizontal plane, a guide member connected to the forward one of said gangs and extending forwardly and transversely thereof, a member adjustable on said guide member, pivoted adjacent one end of the latter, and connected to the rear gang for controlling the angular adjustment of said gangs. a hitching member pivotally secured to said pivoted member, and means for adjustably attaching said hitching member to said guide member for fixing and maintainlng said gangs in a predetermined position relative to a tractor drawing said device.

3. In a device of the class described, a pair of tandem disk barrow gangs, means pivotally connecting said gangs together comprising a pair of cross bars, a guide member fixedly connected to one of said gangs, means movable relative to said guide memher and connected to the other of said gangs. means on said guide member whereby said last-named means may be fixed in a plurality of adjusted positions for maintaining said gangs in a predetermined position relative to each other, a draft member secured to said movable means, means connecting said guide member to said draft member for locking the latter in fixed relation to said movable means, and means whereby said draft member may be attached to said movable means at a plurality of points on the latter for varying the offset of said device relative to said tractor.

4. In a device of the class described, a pair of tandem disk harrow gangs, means pivotally connecting said gangs together permitting said gangs to occupy a variety of angular positions relative to each other in a horizontal plane, a guide member connected to one of said gangs and extending arcuately across and outwardly from said gang, a bar pivotally connected adjacent one end of said guide member and connected to the other of said gangs, and means for adjustably securing said bar at a plurality of points on said guide member for varying the angular relation of said gan s.

5. In a device of t e class described, a pair of tandem disk barrow gangs, means connecting said gangs together comprising a pair of cross bars and means pivotally connecting said cross bars to one of said gangs whereby said gangs may move vertically relative to each other.

6. In a device of the class described, a pair of tandem disk harrow gangs, means pivotally connecting said gangs together and permitting them to occupy a variety of angular positions relative to each other in a horizontal plane, a guide member secured to one of said gangs, a transverse member pivoted to said guide member, a link pivoted to said transverse member and to the other of said gangs, releasable means normally retaining said transverse member in such position that said gangs are in parallel relation, and adjustable means operable when said releasable means is released for limiting the movement of said transverse member and thus controlling the angular relation between said gangs to a predetermined value.

In a device of the class described, a pair of tandem disk harrow gangs, means pivotally connecting said gangs together and permitting them to occupy a variety of angular positions relative to each other in a horizontal plane, a guide member secured to one of said gangs, a transverse member pivoted to said guide member, a link pivoted to said transverse member and to the other of said gangs, releasable means normally retaining said transverse member in such position that said gangs are in parallel relation, adjustable means operable when said releasable means is released for limiting the movement of said transverse member and thus controlling the angular relation between said gangs to a predetermined value, a hitching memher, a member for locking said hitching member, and means for securing said hitching member and said locking member at a pinrality of points on said transverse member whereby said device may be arranged in predetermined relation to a tractor drawing said device.

8. In a device of the class described, a pair of tandem disk barrow gangs, means pivotally connecting said gangs together and permitting them to occupy a variety of angular positions relative to each other in a horizontal plane, a guide member secured to one of said gan s, a transverse member pivoted to said gui e member, a link pivoted to said transverse member and to the other of said gangs, releasable means normally retaining said transverse member in such position that said gangs are in parallel relation, adjustable means operable when said releasable means is released for limiting the movement of said transverse member and thus controlling the angular relation between said gangs to a predetermined value, a hitching member, a member for locking said hitching member, means for securing said hitchin member and said locking member at a pfurality of points on said transverse member whereby said device may be arranged in predetermined relation to a tractor drawin said device, and means whereby said locking member may also be secured at a plurality of points on said guide member.

9. In a device of the class described, a pair of tandem disk barrow gangs, means pivotally connecting said gangs together and permitting them to occupy a variety of angular positions relative to each other in a horizontal plane, said pivotal means comprising a pair of cross bars, a guide member secured to one of said gangs, a transverse member pivoted to said guide member, a connecting rod pivoted to said transverse member and to the other of said gangs, releasable means normally retaining said transverse member in such position that said gangs are in parallel relation, and adjustable means operable when said releasable means is released for limiting the movement of said transverse member and thus controlling the an ular relation between said gangs to a pre etermined value.

10. In a device of the class described, a pair of tandem disk barrow gangs, means pivotally connecting said gangs together and permitting them to occupy a variety of angular positions relative to each other in a horizontal plane, said pivotal means comprising a pair of cross bars, a guide member secured to one of said gangs, a transverse member pivoted to said guide member, a connecting rod pivoted to said transverse member and to the other of said gangs, releasable means normally retaining said transverse member in such position that said gangs are in parallel relation. adjustable means operable when said releasable means is released for limiting the movement of said transverse member and thus controlling the angular relation between said gangs to a predetermined value, a hitching member, a member for locking said hitching member, and means for securing said hitching member and said locking member at a plurality of points on said transverse member whereby said device may 11. In a device of the class described. a pair be arranged in predetermined relation to a tractor drawing said device.

of tandem disk harrow gangs, means pivotally connecting said gangs together and permitting them to occupy a variety of angular positionsrelative to each other in a horizontal plane, said pivotal means comprising a pair of cross bars, a guide member secured to one of said gangs, a transverse member pivoted to said guide member, a connecting rod pivoted to said transverse member and to the other of said gangs, releasable means normally retainmg said transverse member in such position that said gangs are in parallel relation, adjustable means 0 rable when said releasable means is releas for limiting the movement of said transverse member and thus controlling the angular relation between said gangs to a predetermined value a hitching member, a member for locking said hitching member means for securingosaid hitchin member an said locking mem r at a plura 't of points on said transverse member where y said device may be arranged in predetermined relation to a tractor drawin said device, and means wherxegy said ing member may also be seen at a plurality of points on said guide mem er.

12. In a device of the class described, a pair of tandem disk harrow gangs, means pivotally connecting said gangs together and permitting said gangs to occupy a variety of anlar positions relative to each other in a orizontal plane, a guide member fixedly connected to one of said gangs, a transverse member pivoted to the same one of said gangs and connected to the other ofsaid gangs, means on said guide member for limiting the displacement of said transverse member whereby the an lar adjustment of said gangs may be limits to a predetermined value, releasable means for locking said transverse member in a position retaining gangs in arallel relation, a hitching member connec to said transverse member, and means for locking said hitchin member in various positions relative to said transverse member for va ing the degree and direction of offset of sai gan relative to a tractor.

13. In a device of t c class described, a pair of tandem disk harrow gangs, means pivotally connecting said gangs together and permitting said gangs to occupy a variety of angular positions relative to each other in a orizontal plane, a ide member fixedly connected to one of sai gangs, a transverse member pivoted to the same one of said gangs and connected to the other of said ngs, means on said guide member for limiting the displacement of said transverse member whereby the a at adjustment of said angs may be limi toa redetermined vs no, releasable means for ocking said transverse memher in a osition retaining the gangs in parallel relation, a hitching member connected to said transverse member means for locking said hitching member In various positions other, means relative to said transverse member for va ing the degree and direction of oflset of and gangs relative to a tractor, said hitching member being attachable to said transverse member at a lurality of points along the length thereo and a r' d member connecting said hitching mem r to said guide member for locking said hitching member in various positions.

14. In a device of the class described, a pair of tandem disk harrow gangs, means pivotally connecting said gangs together, means for controlling t e angular relation of said gangs, comprisin a transverse bar ivoted at one end to the orward gang and a link connecting the other end of said transverse bar to the rear gang, a guide member fixed to said forward gang for controlling the angular displacement of said transverse bar and comprising a pair of substantially parallel horizontal bars extending forward y and transversely of said forward gangz said transverse bar being slidable between t e bars com rising said guide member, means ad'ustab e at a plurality of points on said gui e member for limiting the pivotal movement of said transverse bar, and releasable means normally retaining said angs in parallel relation.

15. A device as defined in claim 2, wherein said gan s are connected to each other by means 0 a pair of cross bars and includin means connecting said cross bars to one c said gangs, whereby said gangs may move vertically relative to each other.

16. A device as defined in claim 12, wherein said gangs are connected to each other by means of a pair of cross bars and including means connecting said cross bars to one 0 said gangs, whereby said gangs may move vertically relative to each other.

17. A device as defined in claim 13, where in said gangs are connected to each other by means of a pair of cross bars and includin means connecting said cross bars to one 0 said gangs, whereby said gangs may move vertically relative to each other.

18. In a device of the class described, a pair of tandem disk harrow gangs, means pivotally connecting said gangs together and permitting said gan to occupy a variety of angular positions re ative to each other in a horizontal plane, means pivoted relative to the forwa gang and connected to the rear gang for ang ing said gangs relative to each gang and co-operating with said angling means for limiting the amount of anghng, a hitching member fivoted to sa d artlfifiulig means, and means or securing said hi g member at various angles relative to said angling means whereby the position of ofiset of said gangs relative to a tractor may be adiusted.

9. A device as defined in claim 18, wherein said gangs are pivotally connected fixed relative to the forward means of a pair of cross bars and he means connecting one of said gangs to sai bars for permitting relauve vertical movement between said 1 5 20. Adeviceasde I =1 inclaim 14,wherean the means for retaining the gangs in parallel relation com rises a pawl normally urged by gravity 1nto locking engagement w1th Sllld transverse bar, and crank means m for lifting said pawl out of engagement with said bar.

21. A device as defined in claim 4, wherein and guide member is fixed to and extends forwardl and transversely of the forward 15 ang an sald locking means is a ri 'd mem r attached at one end to said hitchm memher and at its other end attachable ternat1vely to said transverse member or to said guide member.

JAMES S. BROWN.

CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION.

Patent No. 1,912,125. May 30, 1933.

JAMES S. BROWN.

It is hereby certified that error appears in the printed specification of the above numbered patent requiring correction as follows: Page 4, line 128, strike out the claim number and words "11. In a device of the class described, a pair" and insert the same to follow line 130, lines 129 and 130. being the last two lines of claim 10; and that the said Letters Patent should he read with this correction therein that the same may conform to the record of the case in the Patent Office.

Signed and sealed this 8th day of August, A. D. 1933.

M. J. Moore. (Seal) Acting Commissioner 0t Patents.

means of a pair of cross bars and he means connecting one of said gangs to sai bars for permitting relauve vertical movement between said 1 5 20. Adeviceasde I =1 inclaim 14,wherean the means for retaining the gangs in parallel relation com rises a pawl normally urged by gravity 1nto locking engagement w1th Sllld transverse bar, and crank means m for lifting said pawl out of engagement with said bar.

21. A device as defined in claim 4, wherein and guide member is fixed to and extends forwardl and transversely of the forward 15 ang an sald locking means is a ri 'd mem r attached at one end to said hitchm memher and at its other end attachable ternat1vely to said transverse member or to said guide member.

JAMES S. BROWN.

CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION.

Patent No. 1,912,125. May 30, 1933.

JAMES S. BROWN.

It is hereby certified that error appears in the printed specification of the above numbered patent requiring correction as follows: Page 4, line 128, strike out the claim number and words "11. In a device of the class described, a pair" and insert the same to follow line 130, lines 129 and 130. being the last two lines of claim 10; and that the said Letters Patent should he read with this correction therein that the same may conform to the record of the case in the Patent Office.

Signed and sealed this 8th day of August, A. D. 1933.

M. J. Moore. (Seal) Acting Commissioner 0t Patents. 

